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the general public becomes more aware of what looks historically correct and
what doesn't, standards for authenticity in the film industry are growing
considerably.
Our extensive understanding of naval and military
history, dress, living conditions, furniture, technology, music, drill and
tactics, language, and habits makes us your best choice to answer this need.

Historians traditionally offer
the who/what/when of events.
We have taken this one step further to
provide howevents looked and sounded. This is
an important distinction as too many film companies have relied strictly on
historians to provide visual insight.
For example, while an
average historian may be able to tell you the number of times a person shaved
a week in the 18th century , they may not knowhow they
shaved.
Another example is in military tactics an historian can tell you
that a particular military movement was performed in a certain battle but they
will not know howto re-create that movement. This is
where our Heritage Film Services can best meet your needs.

In pre-production we have
assisted in script review along with content and dialogue development,
research, educating, budgeting, finding locations,
assisting the Art Department, marine coordination, identifying/providing special skills
extras and storyboard creation.
Shortening the learning curve is key and
that is what we do.

In production our skills
have been focused in training principals and extras, supervising historic
weapons use, choreographing action, and offering advice, suggestions, and
identifying possible issues.
Ensuring the smooth and timely flow of a
historic re-creation is fundamental.
A simple use of wording of
command in military or naval drill can ensure extras or materiel are "on
the mark" during the first take.

In post-production we have
reviewed edits to insure historical continuity
and accuracy.
When sound issues have arisen we have provided solutions
by pointing out pick-up sound recording opportunities at, for example, certain
historic sites.
Assisting the marketing of a production by, for
example,
organizing historic demonstrations is also one of our
specialties.

Story Board: Battle
of the Plains of Abraham (Artist: Ron Ridley)

2. Training, Providing
Special Skills Extras & Battle Choreography

We
have extensive experience in organizing hundreds of extras trained in the use of
muskets, cannons, fifes and drums, etc.
Choreographing these extras
in a battle scene is a very challenging enterprise. First and foremost is our
concern for safety so that neither the film crew nor the extras are placed in a
dangerous situation when handling black powder and edged weapons.

In order to move large
numbers of extras quickly and efficiently to maximize shooting productivity,
we have also in the past dressed in historic costume to control the extras
from within the sequence. Recently we have worked on a number of computer
composites in order to make a hundred extras look like thousands.

Organizing and Training of Special
Skills Extras & Battle Choreography
(CBC- Seven Years War Episode)

(1)historically correct and of excellent
quality;
(2) cost-effective; and
(3) produced in a timely manner.

Being flexible in designing financial
arrangements that best meet the needs of the production is key.
Offering
options and alternatives that address prop or costume difficulties is our
specialty.
In the past we have produced:

We are known for our ability to
handle large-capacity orders, cost-effectively and quickly.

Our extensive research resources
allow us to provide quick answers to Costume and Props professionals on issues
of authenticity, pattern development, and construction details.

Military pouches

Bayonets and scabbards

Heritage Footwear

Leather Collars and Clasps

4. Research

We
maintain a library of numerous works on military history, costumes, equipment,
furnishings, music, art, social habits, dance, regulations, and military drill.
To further support this, we have contract researchers in Great Britain,
France, United States and Canada who will be pleased to find and copy any other
required material for your projects. Our research focus is on the armies of
Great Britain, France and the United States.
Visit the rest of our website
for a glimpse of our thoroughness and depth of our knowledge base.